Canon 450D vs Fujifilm X-T30

The Canon EOS 450D (called Canon XSi in some regions) and the Fujifilm X-T30 are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively,
in January 2008 and February 2019. The 450D is a DSLR, while the X-T30 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 12.2 megapixels, whereas the Fujifilm provides 26 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 450D and the
Fujifilm X-T30? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors,
their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison: Canon 450D vs Fujifilm X-T30

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 450D and the Fujifilm X-T30 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The X-T30 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the 450D is
only available in black.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size,
the Fujifilm X-T30 is notably smaller (23 percent) than the Canon 450D. Moreover, the X-T30 is markedly lighter (27 percent) than the 450D. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the 450D nor the X-T30 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses
that both of these cameras require. Both cameras have similarly sized sensors, but DSLRs have a larger flange-to-focal plane distance than mirrorless cameras,
which imposes contraints on the optical engineering process and generally leads to bigger and heavier lenses.
You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (450D) and the Fujinon X Lens Catalog (X-T30). Mirrorless cameras, such as the X-T30, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

Concerning battery life, the 450D gets 500 shots out of its LP-E5 battery,
while the X-T30 can take 380 images on a single charge of its NP-W126S power pack. The power pack in the X-T30 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, just use the right or left
arrows in the table to switch to the respective camera. Alternatively, you can also navigate to the CAM-parator app and
make your selection from the full list of cameras there.

Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The 450D was launched at a somewhat lower price (by 11 percent) than the X-T30, which makes it more attractive for photographers on a tight budget. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison: Canon 450D vs Fujifilm X-T30

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors
differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the X-T30 is 12 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (450D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

With 26MP, the X-T30 offers a higher
resolution than the 450D (12.2MP), but the X-T30 has smaller individual pixels (pixel pitch of
3.76μm versus 5.19μm for the 450D). Yet, the X-T30 is a much more recent model (by 11 years) than the 450D, and its sensor
will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the X-T30 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The X-T30 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Canon EOS 450D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600.
The corresponding ISO settings for the Fujifilm X-T30 are ISO 160 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-51200.

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

Sensor Characteristics

Camera Model

Sensor Class

Resolution (MP)

Horiz. Pixels

Vert. Pixels

Video Format

DXO Portrait

DXO Landscape

DXO Sports

DXO Overall

Camera Model

Canon 450D»

APS-C

12.2

4272

2848

-

21.9

10.8

692

61

Canon 450D

Fujifilm X-T30«

APS-C

26.0

6240

4160

4K/30p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-T30

Canon 750D«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/60p

22.7

12.0

919

71

Canon 750D

Canon 760D«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/30p

22.6

12.0

915

70

Canon 760D

Canon G1 X Mark II«»

1.5-inch

13.0

4160

3120

1080/30p

21.5

10.8

581

58

Canon G1 X Mark II

Canon 650D«»

APS-C

17.9

5184

3456

1080/30p

21.7

11.2

722

62

Canon 650D

Canon G1 X«»

1.5-inch

14.2

4352

3264

1080/24p

21.7

10.8

644

60

Canon G1 X

Canon 1100D«»

APS-C

12.2

4272

2848

720/30p

21.9

11.0

755

62

Canon 1100D

Canon 500D«»

APS-C

15.1

4752

3168

1080/20p

21.7

11.5

663

63

Canon 500D

Canon 1000D«»

APS-C

10.1

3888

2592

-

-

-

-

-

Canon 1000D

Canon 400D«»

APS-C

10.1

3888

2592

-

22.1

11.0

664

62

Canon 400D

Fujifilm X-A5«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

4K/15p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-T100«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

4K/15p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-E3«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

4K/30p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T20«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

4K/30p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-A3«»

APS-C

24.0

6000

4000

1080/60p

-

-

-

-

Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon D5000«»

APS-C

12.2

4288

2848

720/24p

22.7

12.5

868

72

Nikon D5000

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The X-T30 indeed provides for movie recording, while the 450D does not. The highest resolution format that the X-T30 can use is 4K/30p.

Feature comparison: Canon 450D vs Fujifilm X-T30

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the X-T30 has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the 450D has an optical one.
Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information
into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the X-T30 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the
450D (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition,
the viewfinder of the X-T30 has a higher magnification (0.62x vs 0.54x),
so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 450D and Fujifilm X-T30 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

Core Features

Camera Model

Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots)

Control Panel (yes/no)

LCD Size (inch)

LCD Resolution ('000 dots)

LCD Attach- ment

Touch Screen (yes/no)

Mech Shutter Speed

Shutter Flaps (1/sec)

Built-in Flash (yes/no)

Built-in Image Stab

Camera Model

Canon 450D»

optical

n

3.0

230

fixed

n

1/4000s

3.5

Y

n

Canon 450D

Fujifilm X-T30«

2360

n

3.0

1040

tilting

Y

1/4000s

8.0

Y

n

Fujifilm X-T30

Canon 750D«»

optical

n

3.0

1040

swivel

Y

1/4000s

5.0

Y

n

Canon 750D

Canon 760D«»

optical

Y

3.0

1040

swivel

Y

1/4000s

5.0

Y

n

Canon 760D

Canon G1 X Mark II«»

-

n

3.0

1040

tilting

Y

1/4000s

5.2

Y

Y

Canon G1 X Mark II

Canon 650D«»

optical

n

3.0

1040

swivel

Y

1/4000s

5.0

Y

n

Canon 650D

Canon G1 X«»

optical

n

3.0

922

Swivel

n

1/4000s

1.9

Y

Y

Canon G1 X

Canon 1100D«»

optical

n

2.7

230

fixed

n

1/4000s

3.0

Y

n

Canon 1100D

Canon 500D«»

optical

n

3.0

920

fixed

n

1/4000s

3.4

Y

n

Canon 500D

Canon 1000D«»

optical

n

2.5

230

fixed

n

1/4000s

3.0

Y

n

Canon 1000D

Canon 400D«»

optical

n

2.5

230

fixed

n

1/4000s

3.0

Y

n

Canon 400D

Fujifilm X-A5«»

-

n

3.0

1040

tilting

Y

1/4000s

6.0

Y

n

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-T100«»

2360

n

3.0

1040

full-flex

Y

1/4000s

6.0

Y

n

Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-E3«»

2360

n

3.0

1040

fixed

Y

1/4000s

8.0

n

n

Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T20«»

2360

n

3.0

1040

tilting

Y

1/4000s

8.0

Y

n

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-A3«»

-

n

3.0

1040

tilting

Y

1/4000s

6.0

Y

n

Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon D5000«»

optical

n

2.7

230

full-flex

n

1/4000s

4.0

Y

n

Nikon D5000

One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The X-T30
has a touchscreen, while the 450D has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example,
for setting the focus point.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while
others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the X-T30 is one of those camera that have an additional
electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or
shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Fujifilm X-T30 has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to
capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The 450D writes its imaging data to SDHC cards, while the X-T30 uses SDXC cards. The X-T30 supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the 450D cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison: Canon 450D vs Fujifilm X-T30

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 450D and Fujifilm X-T30 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

Camera Model

Hotshoe Port

Internal Microphone

Internal Speaker

Microphone Port

Headphone Port

HDMI Port

USB Type

WiFi Support

NFC Support

Bluetooth Support

Camera Model

Canon 450D»

Y

-

-

-

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Canon 450D

Fujifilm X-T30«

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

micro

3.1

Y

-

Y

Fujifilm X-T30

Canon 750D«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

-

Canon 750D

Canon 760D«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

-

Canon 760D

Canon G1 X Mark II«»

Y

stereo

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

Y

Y

-

Canon G1 X Mark II

Canon 650D«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Canon 650D

Canon G1 X«»

Y

stereo

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Canon G1 X

Canon 1100D«»

Y

stereo

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Canon 1100D

Canon 500D«»

Y

mono

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Canon 500D

Canon 1000D«»

Y

-

-

-

-

-

2.0

-

-

-

Canon 1000D

Canon 400D«»

Y

-

-

-

-

-

2.0

-

-

-

Canon 400D

Fujifilm X-A5«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

mini

2.0

Y

-

Y

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-T100«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

micro

2.0

Y

-

Y

Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-E3«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

micro

2.0

Y

-

Y

Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T20«»

Y

stereo

mono

Y

-

micro

2.0

Y

-

-

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-A3«»

Y

stereo

mono

-

-

micro

2.0

Y

-

-

Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon D5000«»

Y

mono

mono

-

-

mini

2.0

-

-

-

Nikon D5000

It is notable that the X-T30 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data
to an off-camera location. In contrast, the 450D does not offer wifi capability.

The X-T30 is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Fujifilm.
In contrast, the 450D has been discontinued (but it can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 450D was succeeded by the Canon 500D. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official
Canon and Fujifilm websites.

Review summary: Canon 450D vs Fujifilm X-T30

So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 450D and the Fujifilm X-T30? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 450D:

Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.

Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.

Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 380) on a single battery charge.

More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced segment (11 percent cheaper at launch).

More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in January 2008).

Advantages of the Fujifilm X-T30:

More detail: Has more megapixels (26 vs 12.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 46%.

Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.

Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 4K/30p video.

Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for quicker and more confident autofocus.

More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.

More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).

Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.62x vs 0.54x).

Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.

More modern: Reflects 11 years of technical progress since the 450D launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the X-T30 is the clear winner of the contest (21 : 5 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges
from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera
is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

450D 05:21 X-T30

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 450D and the Fujifilm X-T30 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest
Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the 450D and the X-T30 in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews: Canon 450D vs Fujifilm X-T30

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge,
reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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